Work Clothes
1/17/2022 9:43:51 AM
Do you know?
- A dress code is a set of standards that companies develop to help provide their employees with guidance about what is appropriate to wear to work.
- Work clothes range from formal to business casual to casual, depending on the needs of the individual workplace and the customers it serves.
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Work Clothes
For some people, it's easy to get dressed for work. Pilots and police officers, for example, don't have to make decisions about their work clothes. They wear uniforms to work every day.
For many office workers, however, it is more difficult to choose clothes for work. They do not wear uniforms to the office. Also, many employers are changing their . They are allowing their employees to wear casual clothes to work.
The change to casual work clothes began in the 1990s. At first, many companies in the United States allowed employees to wear clothes on one day of the week-Friday. Friday became "Casual Friday" or "Dress-down Friday." Today, however, many companies are allowing their employees to wear casual clothes every day of the week.
Why are companies allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? Some studies show that people are more when they are wearing comfortable clothes. Employees also like the casual dress code because they don't need to buy special clothes for work. They can save money this way.
Unfortunately, a casual dress code can also cause problems. Sometimes employees dress too casually. They think they can wear anything. Many companies have rules about casual clothes. They list the kinds of clothes that are not "business-casual" clothes. Blue jeans, , and are examples of clothes that are usually too casual for the office.
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Work Clothes
For some people, it's easy to get dressed for work. Pilots and police officers, for example, don't have to make decisions about their work clothes. They wear uniforms to work every day.
For many office workers, however, it is more difficult to choose clothes for work. They do not wear uniforms to the office. Also, many employers are changing their dress codes. They are allowing their employees to wear casual clothes to work.
The change to casual work clothes began in the 1990s. At first, many companies in the United States allowed employees to wear casual clothes on one day of the week-Friday. Friday became "Casual Friday" or "Dress-down Friday." Today, however, many companies are allowing their employees to wear casual clothes every day of the week.
Why are companies allowing their employees to wear casual clothes? Some studies show that people are more productive when they are wearing comfortable clothes. Employees also like the casual dress code because they don't need to buy special clothes for work. They can save money this way.
Unfortunately, a casual dress code can also cause problems. Sometimes employees dress too casually. They think they can wear anything. Many companies have rules about casual clothes. They list the kinds of clothes that are not "business-casual" clothes. Blue jeans, sandals, and sportswear are examples of clothes that are usually too casual for the office.
Source: Facts and Figures, 4th edition
What is the benefit of wearing comfortable clothes at work?
- Employees work longer hours.
- Employees will buy more clothes.
- Employees work more efficiently.
- Employees will come to work ealier.
Why do many companies have rules about casual clothes?
- Because they want their employees work more.
- Because some employees wear unsuitable clothes.
- Because some employees buy too many clothes for work.
- Because they want to help their employees save money.
When did the change to casual work clothes begin?
- in the 1980s
- in the 1990s
- in the 1970s
- in the 1960s
What can you infer from the passage?
- Employees who wear uniforms are more productive.
- Casual dress codes have both advantages and disadvantages.
- Clothes for work need to be luxurious and expensive.
- Working in companies without dress codes is more comfortable.
What is the main idea of the text?
- Pilots wear uniforms to work.
- Work clothes are becoming more casual.
- Work clothes are special clothes.
- Employees should wear uniforms to work.
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